S-43-77 over Bush Branch
PoorSumter County, South Carolina · 8MI SW of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000007629
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-77 over Bush Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-43-77 over Bush Branch in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-77 over Bush Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-77 over Bush Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does S-43-77 over Bush Branch carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-43-77 over Bush Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-77 over Bush Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.